500 N Grand Ave, Lansing MI
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Details
- Start Time: 9 am on Thanksgiving Morning.
- Location: 500 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI.
- URL: Lansing Turkey Trot
🎉 Start Line
- Open/Flexible Start Line: Start the 5K run/walk any time between 9:00 and 9:10am.
- Starting Area: The starting line area is wide: you do not have to feel rushed.
- Timing: Timing does not start until you cross the timing mats!
🅿️ Parking Information
- Parking Location: The Lansing Community College parking ramp will be open and available for parking.
- Parking Benefits: Ample free parking: exit the ramp before the last runner finishes.
- Parking Ease: Easy in and out: volunteers will guide you.
👕 Entry Fee
- Cost: $30 until November 19th, $35 from November 20th to November 26th.
- Shirt Guarantee: A shirt is guaranteed if registered before November 19th.
- Family Discount: Register 3 or more and save $3/person until November 19th.
📦 Packet Pick Up
- Pick Up Location: Playmakers on Tuesday 11/24 and Wednesday 11/25 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- Race Day Pick Up: Begins at 7:30 am at Lansing Community College, Gannon building.
- Group Pick Up: You can pick up packets for family and friends.
🏅 Awards
- Age Group Awards: Medals to top 3 in multiple age groups.
- Overall Awards: Medal and $50 Playmakers gift certificate to male and female winners.
- Awards Availability: Available on race day at the awards table starting at 9:45 am.
💰 Proceeds
- Funding: Proceeds support High School and Middle School Cross Country and Track programs.
- Foundation: Donations are made through the Michigan Running Foundation grant program.
🌐 Virtual Race Option
- Participate Virtually: If you can't make the race, sign up for the virtual event.
- Date Range: Run your virtual race any time from November 22 to November 30.
- Cost: $35, includes shipping.
- Registration Deadline: Closes on November 19th: packets mailed the week of November 23rd.
⚠️ No-Show Policy
- Disclaimer: No-shows will forfeit their t-shirt, no exceptions.
